Lapsi, Lapsī: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Lapsi means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Ambiguity: Although Lapsi has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Lapashi.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk talesLapsi refers to “A kind of sweet dish of wheat flakes”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Lapsi in Nepal is the name of a plant defined with Choerospondias axillaris in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Poupartia fordii Hemsl. (among others).
2) Lapsi is also identified with Spondias mombin It has the synonym Poupartia axillaris (Roxb.) King & Prain (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
· Genera Plantarum (1789)
· The Flora of Jamaica (1837)
· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (1914)
· Florae Senegambiae Tentamen (1831)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lapsi, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryLapsi in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) a glutinous substance; porridge, a kind of [halua] comparatively less thickened and containing lesser amount of ghee..—lapsi (लपसी) is alternatively transliterated as Lapasī.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryLapsī (लप्सी):—n. a kind of sour fruit;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Lausi, Shleshmantak, Lapashi.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Lapsi, Lapsī; (plurals include: Lapsis, Lapsīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 23 - Gor Gorani Ni Tikhal < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
Chapter 11 - Nag Panchmi [Pancham] < [Part 3 - Kankavati]